Winery Tasting (Reserve): Chateau St. Jean

No appt necessary. Two tasting options: standard tasting 5 wines for $5 and Reserve tasting for $25. Knowledgable staff. This was my favorite tasting during our last visit. The grounds are beautiful; a great picnic area with good food options; and the tasting is as extensive as offered in any tasting room.

• 2001 Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay Reserve

  USA, California, Sonoma County

  ($45) tropical fruit spice, less complexity than RY

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• 2001 Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay Reserve Robert Young Vineyard

  USA, California, Sonoma County, Alexander Valley

  ($35) light-bodied, pear, tropical fruit, spice, nice long finish

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• 2001 Chateau St. Jean Pinot Noir Durell Vineyard

  USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley

  ($45) more burgundian than Californian, less fruit, higher acid, one of the best of the tasting

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• 2002 Chateau St. Jean Syrah Durell Vineyard

  USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley

  ($35) light tannins rasberry, chocolate truffle

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• 2001 Chateau St. Jean Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County

  USA, California, Sonoma County

  ($27) dark fruit, herbs, big tannic, brief finish, drinking now. I own a bottle, but not motivated to drink it based on this taste

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• 2000 Chateau St. Jean Cabernet Sauvignon Cinq Cépages

  USA, California, Sonoma County

  ($70) bright fruit, spice smooth tannins; best of the CJS cabs

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• 2001 Chateau St. Jean Cabernet Sauvignon Cinq Cépages

  USA, California, Sonoma County

  ($75) mild herbacious finish, big tannins dark fruit; prefer 2000 now

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• 1999 Chateau St. Jean Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve

  USA, California, Sonoma County

  ($90) big tannins, dark fruit, smoke, chocolate

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• 1999 Chateau St. Jean Merlot Reserve

  USA, California, Sonoma County

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Easily consumed a bottle and a half during the 45 mins